Real Estate Investment Intern (Summer)

Overview:

The associate will have the chance to work with successful real estate professionals with visibility of senior management.

Responsibilities:

What you will do:

• Collaborate with real estate investment professionals to understand best investment practices.
• Review prior recommendations and understand real estate investment practices.
• Attend real estate committee meetings to understand committee member focus.
• Prepare reports and recommendations relative to real estate equity or mortgage loan investments.
• Research geographic markets and property types (i.e. retail, senior housing, manufacturing) for future real estate investments.
• Participate in meetings with other investment professionals across the enterprise to understand how to incorporate metrics used in portfolio strategies.
• Perform financial analyses for new and existing real estate investments.
• Provide support in developing marketing presentations and performing due diligence investigations.
• Attend investment committee meetings where investment recommendations are presented for formal approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

• Second or third-year Real Estate/Finance Student. (Required)
• Master's Degree MBA (Required)
• Completion of one or more investment real estate appraisal courses. (Required)
• Willingness to complete education and development through Real Estate and/or Finance/Analysis courses. (Required)
• Enrolled in a university with a degree or focus in real estate investment. Secondary focus in marketing would be a plus.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 out of a 4.0; 3.5+ preferred.
• General knowledge of the functions of accounting, finance, and investments, the underlying body of concepts that constitute the real estate investment management industry, and the application of those concepts.
• Demonstrated successful experience in problem-solving situations.
• Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and complete assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ability and desire to cultivate / acquire a unique combination of marketing, financial analysis, real estate valuation, interpersonal, customer service, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software, including advanced functions.
• Working knowledge and experience in Argus preferred.

Work Setting/Position Demands:

• This position works in an office setting and remains in a continuous stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings. Position requires substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.Review documents via a computer monitor.

Travel Requirements:

• None